Twitch Bans Referral Links to Gambling Sites, Streamers React

Twitch has required all streamers to remove clips or broadcasts containing referral links to gambling sites by August 17. This mandate comes after the platform discussed the moral aspects of gambling broadcasts, with many streamers opposing referral links and arguing that Twitch should not promote gambling ads.

Despite the ban, Twitch will not remove the gambling stream category, allowing creators to continue streaming without referral links. This decision has sparked debate among streamers, who are concerned about the impact on their earnings from referral links and registration codes.

Streamers in the gambling category are now left to find alternative ways to monetize their content, as the ban on referral links could significantly affect their income. The community is divided on whether the new rule will apply to poker streams or if streamers will find loopholes in the regulations.